Get Job Ready with Health and Community Skills for 17-24 Year Olds

This short course is specifically designed taking into consideration the interests of young people to the health and disability industry in New South Wales. It covers basic topics like safe movements and infection control, how the body systems work, and what health and community care workers do. It’s perfect for young people thinking about a career in this field or who just want to learn how to support others.

Potential future career opportunities

Assistant in Nursing, Support Worker, In-Home Respite Worker, Personal or Community Care Attendant, Ward Person, Physiotherapist Assistant, Podiatrist’s Assistant, Activities Officer and Diversional Therapy Assistant.

How will I Learn?

• Face-to-Face classroom training delivery
• Trainer will guide you through theory and prepare you for the assessment content
• You will gain real industry knowledge through practical scenarios and guest industry speakers

Course entry requirements

• A conversaton with our Training Coordinator who will provide course information and answer your questions to ensure this is the right course for you before you enrol.
• Unique Student Identifer (see information below).

What you need to know about this course

• The course is delivered using a blended learning model which includes timetabled classroom attendance and flexible directed self study hours.
• Classes are held in the College’s fully equipped training rooms by our qualified and industry experienced trainer/assessor.
• The 4 units of competency included in the short course are:

            - CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
            - CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
            - HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
            - HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Are there Assessments?

• Assessment for each unit of competency in this course will be conducted through a variety of assessment methods to confirm competency, including short answer questions, case scenarios and practical demonstration.
• You will receive clear assessment instructions and an opportunity will be provided for resubmission of assessments if required.

Pathway to Further Training and Employment

This short course provides a pathway to:

• CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
• HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
• HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
• CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

Funding

This course is fully funded by the NSW Government for applicants who meet the eligibility criteria below.

• An Australian Citizen/Perm Resident/ NZ Citizen/Humanitarian visa holder or a partner visa holder whose sponsor is a humanitarian visa holder; and
• Live or work in NSW, and
• No longer at school, and
• 2024 School leaver or aged 17-24 years (no longer at school)

College Trainers

All NBMC Trainers/Assessors are current industry professionals with the required qualifications to deliver and assess this course. Trainers draw upon and share their own experiences in the industry to ensure that the training delivered to you is current and relevant.

Student Support

Please advise our Training Coordinator at your initial telephone or personal meeting if you require additional support in your learning. This will allow a learning support plan to be devised before you commence your course.

Why study at Northern Beaches & Mosman College?

We are close to the BLine and have smaller class sizes for a more personalised experience. We love training face-to face and we offer qualifications that include real life work experience.

With classes available across the Northern Beaches and Lower North Shore in Brookvale and Mosman, the College offers increasing numbers of accredited and vocational qualifications. Students include those looking to upskill, to change career direction and school leavers keen to step onto a career pathway. Courses on offer can lead directly to employment and/or go towards future learning opportunities.

Unique Student Identifier (USI)

From 1 January 2015 it is a requirement of the Federal Government that all students undertaking nationally recognised training will need to obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI). This involves an easy online application. See USI Fact Sheet for information on how to apply for a USI go to the Unique Student Identifier (USI) Website for additional information.

Please ensure when completing your enrolment information, that the details relating to your name are identical to those on the identification evidence (eg passport or driver’s licence) used when creating your USI, eg no abbreviations or nicknames should be used. Once created, it is important that you keep a record of your USI and access to your accredited training records in a safe place. You will need this information for any future enrolments into accredited training in Australia. Please contact the College on 9970 1000 if you require assistance.

To Enrol or for Further Information

• For more information on course content contact Nadia Louw on 9970 1008 or email nadia@nbmc.nsw.edu.au.
• To apply for a position in this course click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below, a coordinator will be in touch to discuss your application further. Limited places available.

This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government.

Flyer

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